As previously promised, both branches have now voted to repeal the software tax. It will shortly be laid upon the Governor’s desk and signed. The repeal is fully retroactive: If people have collected it from customers, they should return it. If they have remitted payments to the Department of Revenue, they can apply for the …
S902, An Act recognizing the dangerousness of retail drug offenses
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. TO: Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: Senate Bill 902, An Act recognizing dangerousness of retail drug offenses. DATE: September 24, 2013 I am writing in favor of S902, …
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Letter in support of MassWorks grant application by Town of Belmont
September 19, 2013 MassWorks Infrastructure Program Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development 1 Ashburton Place, Room 2101 Boston, MA 02108 We are writing in enthusiastic support of the application by the Town of Belmont for a grant to provide safer travel, increased parking and aesthetic landscaping for Belmont Center. With the …
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H344, An Act to increase capacity to address the complex needs of students with autism
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education. TO: Joint Committee on Education FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: House Bill 344 DATE: September 18, 2013 I am writing in favor of H344, An Act to increase capacity to address the complex needs of students with autism. This legislation …
S3253, An Act to reduce gun violence and to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. TO: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: House Bill 3253, An Act to reduce gun violence and to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth DATE: September 13, 2013 …
Software Tax will be Repealed
Legislative leaders announced today that they support the repeal of the software tax. The Governor made the same announcement yesterday. I am relieved by this announcement — it means a mistake will be fixed and we will avoid much future controversy. I had become convinced last month that the tax (a) was simply not computable …